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Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi is the first of the grand dynastic mausoleums that were to become synonyms of Mughal architecture with the architectural style reaching its zenith 80 years later at the later Taj Mahal.
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Humayun's tomb (Persian: Maqbara-i Humayun) is the tomb of Mughal emperor, Mirza Nasir al-Din Muhammad commonly known as Humayun situated in Delhi, India.
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- Mathura road, Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India
Also referred as Maqbara-e-Humayun, Humayun's tomb is an architectural masterpiece. It is considered to be the first garden tomb to be built in Indian. It is the tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun.
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The first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, Humayun’s tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. Let’s have a look at its history, architecture, visit timing, entry fee and other interesting facts.
Humāyūn’s Tomb, one of the earliest extant examples of the garden tomb characteristic of Mughal-era architecture, situated in Delhi, India. In 1993 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Oct 15, 2019 · Humayun's Tomb is a top Delhi attraction and one of the city's prominent Mughal-era monuments. It contains the body of the second emperor of the Mughal Dynasty, Emperor Humayun, who reigned in the 16th century. However, mysteriously, it wasn't completed until nearly 15 years after his death.
Archaeological Survey of India. Humayun’s Tomb (1993), Delhi. Click here for Virtual Tour. Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death.